Love at the Ministry (Percy Weasley/ Kelina)

Chapter Three

Going to the Burrow was something Kelina would never get tired of. She adored all of the Weasley, except for Percy of course. She noted the crops growing on the side of the house, and the twins chasing each other around the front yard.

"Kelina!" They said at the same time, stopping their previous activity to go and give the girl a hug. The two of them towered over her, them being almost a foot taller than her.

"Mum's been making us clean all day for you." George complained.

"Boys! I thought I told you to degnome the garden!" Molly's voice rang out, causing the boys to jump apart. "Kelina, dear, didn't expect you so soon. Come on in!"

Kelina walked through the front door of the Burrow, noting the warm tones in the living room. There were two couches, and there was already a fire in the fireplace.

"Just have a seat, Hermione should arrive shortly." She said, gesturing to the seats, which Kelina took graciously. Suddenly, a mug full of tea flew through, landing in Kelina's hands.

Kelina always admired the Weasleys. They were kind to everyone, and seemed to accept everyone. She could not figure out how someone as nice and loving as Molly Weasley could birth Percy.

"Mother, I'm here!" Speak of the devil. Kelina looked over to the front door where Percy stood, obviously just getting off work, as he still had work clothes on. She watched as Molly came out of the kitchen and gave him a hug before sending him to do some chores.

Not long after Percy arrived, Hermione and Ron also arrived, hand in hand.

"Kelina!" Hermione rushed over to the girl, giving her a tight hug. The two girls had not been able to see each other often, as Hermione and Ron had just moved in together, which took up most of her time. "How's your new job?"

"Oh, well, it's good, for the most part." She said, eyeing upstairs where she knew Percy was.

"Ginny told me. I can't believe you two are still acting like this." Hermione responded, "I mean, that was years-"

"I am not starting anything, he's the one-"

"Hermione! Kelina! Come here!" Ginny said, a huge smile on her face. The two girls rushed upstairs, into Ginny's old room. It was the same as she could remember, having a couple Quidditch posters, and her Pygmy Puff, Arnold, sat in the corner of her room, looking content.

The three girls sat on her bed, chatting and catching up on any missed drama and gossip.

"Honestly, Kelina, Percy's always been a bit of an arse, but he's not as bad anymore!"

"Gin, nothing is going to change my opinion on him." Kelina said, tired of people talking about Percy. It didn't matter what people said, to her, Percy Weasley would always be an awful person.

"Dinner!" Molly's voice rang out, and the girls rushed downstairs, as they all realized how hungry they were.

The food smelled wonderful, there was an assortment of meat and vegetables, along with some type of dinner rolls, and a large pitcher of gravy. Kelina almost drooled at the sight of it, watching the steam pour out of the food.

Her original plan was to sit next to Ginny or Hermione, but as looked up, she saw that Harry and Ron had already occupied those seats, and there was only one open seat left, next to Percy. Of course.

Reluctantly, she took a seat next to him, deciding that she was just going to pretend that he was not there.

"Kelina, it is really as bad working with Percy as we imagine?" Fred asked her, and George piped up in anticipation.

"No, what's his office like? Boring, full of books?" He added.

"Boys, leave her alone, I'm sure she's doing a wonderful job, aren't you?" Molly asked, looking at her.

"Oh yeah, it's great!" There were plenty of other things she'd like to say, namely how she would rather work with Voldemort himself than the boy sitting next to her. Okay, that was an exaggeration, but her point still stood, Percy Weasley was awful.

Dinner was delicious, and everybody at the table stuffed themselves silly, until they could barely move. Kelina could not remember a time when she had food that good and filling, as most of her meals these days consisted of whatever was easiest to make. On top of dinner, Molly also packaged up the leftovers for her to take home.

Kelina decided to stay a little longer, done with a little persuasion from Fred and George.

"Come on, it's a celebration!" They said, pulling out the liquor.

"I don't know guys, I mean it's only my first day." She said.

"And how often do you have a first day at work? Not very often." They persuaded.

"Are you guys getting drunk?" Ginny asked, coming down the stairs. Molly and Arthur had gone upstairs, along with Bill and Fleur, who were visiting for the time being. Percy was sitting on the couch, pretending not to listen to their conversation, and Ron, Hermione, and Harry were sitting on the floor playing with a deck of cards.

"No, we're not." Kelina said, but she looked over to the twins who gave her puppy dog eyes. "Fine, one drink."

Spoiler alert: she did not just have one drink.